See also » Progressive Charm claims big potThe first race that he won (at Listowel) he nearly turned back, and the next day he won at Galway he nearly forgot to take the bend into the straight. At Listowel the last day he didn’t get the clearest of runs and he should have won there as well. We were worried about the ground and Rachael said the same thing. Hopefully he’ll progress away. The handicapper may not be too nice to him and he may have to go novice hurdling now. We may not do much with him until the ground gets a bit better again. John J Walsh, trainer

A. Ring, rider of West Coast Time trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly throughout

The Stewards received a report from Mr. H. T. Hynes, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that D.F

O'Regan , rider of Veinard (FR) , weighed in at 1.3 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that received a lot of kickback during this race and was covered in mud when weighing in. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.F O'Regan was in breach of Rule 231 and they therefore cautioned D.F. O'Regan having considered his record in this regard

The Stewards interviewed Rachael Blackmore, rider of Davids Charm, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Rachel Blackmore to be in breach of Regulation 10.4 in that she used her whip without giving her mount time to respond. Having considered her previous record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned Rachel Blackmore.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap